While it can be overwhelming to start a new venture, the reality is that there are small business start-up FAQ's, checklists, facilities, programs and people who are all available to show you how it's done.

In addition to preparing a business plan when starting a new venture, the following business checklist will introduce some of the core activities that you will want to address when launching a new venture.

This online, interactive mentoring program provides a thorough, step-by-step framework for developing business skills, knowledge and a support network for successfully starting your own business venture.

Business incubators exist specifically to help start-up ventures succeed in the early stages. Support resources vary and may include access to physical space, management coaching, business planning assistance, administrative services, networking venues, intellectual property advice, and financing sources.

Small Business Tools introduces useful Business Articles, Business Forms and Business Links to help you connect with additional tools and information to start and support your business. You may also submit content for Adding a Business Tool.

BUZGate.org is an award-winning entrepreneurial education and resource community serving small and medium-sized businesses. Content promotes awareness and access to free government and nonprofit assistance programs and select business-to-business products and services tailored to driving venture startup, growth and profitability.

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